League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Sonoma County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Colleen Shea Fernald Answers Questions Candidate for Council Member; City of Sebastopol

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Questions & Answers

1. Should WiFi and Smart Meters be restricted in Sebastopol? Should they be allowed at all and if so, where?

I would like to see Sebastopol as a leader in creating the healthiest and safest environment possible.

Existing WiFi is a concern to me, I would prefer it not be expanded.

I have been vocal in calling for the City to have a moratorium on Smart Meters; as a City Council member I would vote to ensure this.

2. Do you favor limiting growth or do you favor more growth? Please explain your answer.

Accountable development is the best fit to retain our small town charm.

Assurances are needed that our water supply and traffic congestion are addressed before further growth is permitted.

Community Impact Reports can ensure that new development is appropriate for our balanced best interest.

3. Do you want to build more housing for medium income people?

There is sufficient housing stock for medium income folks.

Low, and very low income housing is still needed as our economy recovers. I'd like to see more rent-to-own options; and I appreciate the sweat equity opportunities.

I will work to get Federal & State funding, along with local redevelopment funds directed at Green re-models for owners, and renters. Improvements made for healthy indoor air quality are just as important as energy and water efficiency.

4. Would you like to see two way traffic returned to downtown Sebastopol?

I would like to do what the majority finds best. We need to poll the Sebastopol citizens, and those in our sphere of influence on this before changes are made.

There are other factors creating our congestion issues; holistic solutions are needed or not much will change.

5. What measures would you suggest to help boost our local economy?

Continue all that is currently being done for business outreach with the Chamber of Commerce, etc. It's important to put extra support into the new business incubator, Go Local, Transition Sebastopol and Cittaslow programs.

Target Green Tech/Clean Tech product and service companies to locate here.

I would encourage diverse advertising plans to reach new markets.

Increase the visibility on our great cultural and entertainment activities.

Have increased communication options: bulletin boards and online polls, etc. to help the City, businesses, groups and individuals serve each other better.

Lobby the Federal government for appropriate appropriations; CityCARE, not WARfare!

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